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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuCTS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $33,675
Base Invoice $27,027 $31,486
Engine-block heater 75 100
3.6L V6 1,600 0
Luxury Collection   2,650
Temporary spare tire   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Panoramic sunroof   900
Engine-block heater 66 83
3.6L V6 1,512 0
Luxury Collection   2,200
Temporary spare tire   208
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
Panoramic sunroof   747
Options (change) 1,675 5,200
Options (change) 1,578 4,317
Destination 760 745
Total Price $31,035 $39,620
Total Invoice $29,365 $36,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,307
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuCTS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-17
Total Price$31,035$39,620
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$38,670
Total Invoice$29,365$36,548
Adjustments for Features0-876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$35,672

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuCTS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-876

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in113.4 in
Length191.8 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

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